Napoli’s Stone-Fired Cuisine, located within the vibrant 7 Cedars Casino, is seeking a passionate and talented Cook I to join our kitchen team.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for culinary excellence, this is the position for you! The Napoli's Cook I is responsible for assisting Cook(s) II by preparing ingredients, keeping the kitchen and eating areas clean and orderly, and by performing some of the simpler cooking functions such as salads, dressings, garnishes, desserts, various catering orders as assigned according to the daily prep list.
Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Chop, dice, and cut various meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits for salad and sandwich preparation using hand knives and electric slicer
Combine various ingredients and create salads, dishes and desserts as well as buffet items for service to the appropriate wait staff and/or customers
Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
Weigh or measure ingredients for food prep and waste logs
Prepare dressings and cold sauces in accordance with restaurant needs
Maintain proper food rotation and temperatures procedures at all times for pantry, kitchen, and buffet line
Store and label food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Promptly report equipment and food quality problems and product shortages to kitchen supervisor
Ensure quality and visual presentation of food produced
Make sure all areas assigned are clean and free of debris
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
Must follow all safety and sanitation rules and regulations
Follow all general and department policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in high volume food preparation preferred
Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling techniques preferred
Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and/or team members
Strong organization, prioritization and multiple-tasking skills
Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
Highly adaptable with the ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
Why work for 7 Cedars?
Located on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, resort properties include 7 Cedars Casino + Hotel, Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, and the Longhouse Market & Deli.Our goal is to achieve success by delivering a fun, friendly, and personable experience, The 7 Cedars Resort Experience, to everyone!
We strive to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance (medical/dental/vision), paid vacation and sick time, 6 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, employer paid life insurance, wellness reimbursement programs, a shared leave program, and more!
All 7 Cedars employees enjoy free access to our employee assistance program, resort and local discounts including 50 cents/gallon off on fuel, 50% employee meals while on the clock and 20% otherwise, free golf, and the list goes on and on! All employees also have the option to join our 401K plan with no waiting period and a 4% company match, enroll in supplemental insurance, and have free access to a Merrill Lynch financial advisor.